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#4 Mr Kerry himself had spoken up for Ms Rice, saying: "I've defended her publicly and wouldn't hesitate to do so again because I know her character and I know her commitment. She's an extraordinarily capable and dedicated public servant."

And you're happy to believe the lies she tells, and you want us to believe them too.

#10 I don't know, elected Senator should probably get a free pass through the confirmation process. Most appointments in the Executive branch should be treated lightly, and the ones to the judicial branch should get super scrutiny.